EXPERT INSIGHT: Social entrepreneurs occupy a unique position between communities and institutions, says Mark Swift. So how should the public sector recognise and make use of this perspective?
EXPERT INSIGHT: Ghana’s first pension-backed, blended finance fund of funds is proof of concept that domestic savings, not foreign aid, could become the biggest source of finance for African SMEs.
University graduate Solène Declas ditched business school to found Aibo, a platform that tackles loneliness by pairing young adults with elderly people looking for companionship. She shares the joys and challenges she faces as a young social entrepreneur.
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The UK's social investment tax relief is specifically designed to help grow social businesses. But how will it support your venture? And can we expect it to transform the social enterprise sector at large?
Choose the right clothes (and shoes), listen to Scrooge, and don't win bad contracts, be a hero or think like a charity. Don't forget who you are or forget to plan. Oh – and remember to ask for help!
You're one year in, you’ve hopefully got a few transactions or at least one contract under your belt, the next big hurdle is getting these customers to come back for more.
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